College-wide featured stories
Finding ways to make your water taste better
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CSE Professor Ray Hozalski and his team are pilot testing several treatment options to keep your water safe and tasty.
John O'Leary: Developing technology to reshape the world
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John O’Leary, a 2016 computer science graduate, says he’d like to create technology and social programs that empower future generations to reshape their world
Adura Lasode: From Nigeria to Minnesota engineer
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After growing up in Nigeria with limited resources, Adura Lasode overcame obstacles to come to Minnesota and obtain a mechanical engineering degree. She will serve as the 2016 CSE Commencement Ceremony student speaker.
Holly McKissick: What's in your backpack?
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Holly McKissick, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering and president of the U’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), is paying it forward by igniting the spark for science and engineering in the next generation.
Yes, this is an April Fools!
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Sorry, no one has found the solution to stop aging. However, CSE faculty, students, and alumni are doing amazing work that is no joke.
University of Minnesota chemist develops real-world tool for diagnosing infections
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Chemistry associate professor Valerie Pierre is developing a cheap, easy-to-use diagnostic tool that could provide a faster way to diagnose bacterial infections.
Earth science researchers develop free mobile app for geoscience outreach
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth Sciences have developed a new offline moble app, called Flyover Country, for geoscience outreach and data discovery.
Tackling global food security
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Two CSE students are among only 10 students nationwide selected for a year-long internship as part of the Land O’Lakes, Inc. Global Food Challenge. They will explore sustainable ways to feed the world’s growing population.
Harrison Frisk: Grad student works to build better electronics
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Graduate student Harrison Frisk works to understand the relationships of graphene with other materials that could mean faster, smaller, and more efficient electronics.
Mentee becomes mentor
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CSE alumna Jenna Shaw (MatSci ’14) gives back to the college by giving her time through the CSE Mentor Program.